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Howard Smith
@HowardP
English expat in Malta
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32
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About me
English
Lives in St Pauls Bay
Speaks English
Registration: 24 February 2015
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Hey! Here to make friends living in Bigibba/Qawra Area by Malteaser3
Hi everyone, I am a 22 year old female that is looking to make friends. Currently I live in Bugibba/Qawra area and finding it quite difficult to make friends. I do enjoy my own company but I've been here for 2months already. Anyone is interested?
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The group is Meet Up Malta. Read More
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Meet people / Make friends in Malta by Vinalpo
Hi, I'm quite new here in Malta and I would like to meet people and make friends. I'm a really open-minded person and I love to meet people from all over the world. So if you're new as well or if you're interested in meeting ...
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There are several "Meet Up" groups you could join here in Malta. Just google them. Read More
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Anyone interested - informal, friendly weight loss support group? by newbie2014
Hi Following a recent trip to the doctors and a not so gentle prod to slim down I have been trawling the net to see if I can find a Malta based slimming world or weight watchers type class and as I can't seem to find one I wondered if anyone ...
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Hi, I am male 62 and would be interested in trying to loose a stone. I'm in St Pauls Bay Read More
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Health Check by Pete38
Hi Been resident in Malta for 7 months in St Pauls bay I am a UK pensioner with my S1 Certificate. I would like to know if I can get a health check at a Maltese clinic as it is 3 years since I had one in the UK. also how do I find locations of ...
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Hi Pete I have been resident here in St Pauls Bay also and been here since December 2014. I have an e-residence card which will enable attention at the Mosta Clinic which is over the police station next to the dome. I do not know about health ... Read More
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New friends in St. Paul's area by Ukbev
Hi, I moved here 1 month ago exactly and need to make some new friends. Happily married although, Hubby works away half the time so feeling quite lonely, just me and the pooch. Mid 40's although inside am 25. Like socialising, drinks, dog ...
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You have several options. I suggest for you Malta Meet Up group (social) and British Residents Association who have a library and meet up Tuesday to Friday mornings in St Pauls by the car museum. Activities are less frequent during the 3 hot summer ... Read More
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temp address in malta by alftupper
I am hoping to arrange a one month temp stay in a holiday apartment`` whilst I arrange a more permanent place to live out there. can I use the temp address to get to be registered for an id card, set up a bank account and other various hurdles. ...
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I live in St Pauls where a lot of expats live. You probably should do what I did was to stay in cheap hotel until you find somewhere. Rentals are higher during summer but come down during the winter. Try to avoid agents as they will charge you ... Read More
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temp address in malta by alftupper
I am hoping to arrange a one month temp stay in a holiday apartment`` whilst I arrange a more permanent place to live out there. can I use the temp address to get to be registered for an id card, set up a bank account and other various hurdles. ...
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From my experience you will need to produce a tenancy agreement for both.. My lease is 12 months but I do not know whether a 6 month tenancy is long enough. Most banks in Malta will write to your bank for a reference and that can take 2/3 ... Read More
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e-ID and form S1
Please I need some help, I need an e-id card and I have been to the Evans Building in Valleta. On the 2nd visit I need a entitlement certificate which I could obtain from St Lukes Hospital. In the entitlement office I was told I had to complete a ... Read More
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Importing my car by laura060604
I'm wondering if someone on here can help me because there is so much different information on this I am never sure what's right and what isn't. I'm looking to import my car from the uk to Malta but was quite worried about paying ...
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I am going the process this week. Best site is Transport Malta - Registering and Licensing a motor vehicle. Covers import from uk. Read More
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e-residence forms by robpw2
They now have a new website created by the ministry for home affairs and security that has all of the forms that you require for e-residence and details of how to apply - identitymalta.com/citizenships-expatriates/ please update any bookmarks
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Thank you Rob Read More
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Witness for e-id card by HowardP
Hi I want to apply for a card but as I have only lived here in Malta for 7 months I do not have a professional witness with Maltese ID number who has known me for 2 years. Can anyone give me some advice on the subject or if they have managed to do ...
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Thanks Rob, I was only following the instructions on the form ID 10 application for a Maltese Identity Card. I will go to the offices and see what they say. Read More
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Witness for e-id card
Hi I want to apply for a card but as I have only lived here in Malta for 7 months I do not have a professional witness with Maltese ID number who has known me for 2 years. Can anyone give me some advice on the subject or if they have managed to do ... Read More
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New member looking for contact's both professional and friends! by ruthiesaw
Hello all, I'm moving to Malta in September, will be living in Qawra with a friend until I find an apartment and job etc. My background is oil and gas recruitment, heavy business development and sales, would love something in logistics as ...
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Hi Suggest you google meet up groups Malta. There are several which will be of interest to you. Read More
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April 4th - Time : 12: 30 - Easter buffet - all welcome to my place by robpw2
Hey guys on Saturday 4th April thts Easter Saturday we would like to invite people who wish to come to a buffet lunch and a chance to eat some traditional Easter treats . A good chance to socialize and get to know people better It will be held in ...
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Rob Its a lot of effort and it will take me 2 hours on the bus. I have to go to Mosta Clinic shortly so will catch up with you guys on a Sunday when I come to your market. Regards Howard Read More
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Best area for an expat family to live??? by lindseyb
Hello All, So my visit to Malta is fast approaching - 6 days woo hoo. Anyway we have a few things organised but would like to ask you all if there is a better area for an expat family so we can go there to check it out? Many Thanks in advance, ...
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Hi Liz I moved to Malta in December 2014. I stayed in a hotel in St Pauls Bay and went to see several flats with various agents. If you rent through an agent they will charge you half of one months rent plus 18% VAT..I was fortunate to find a 3 ... Read More